Overwatch 2 has been getting some pretty incredible content as of late, and with Season 13 here, there's some notable changes.
While the new battle pass and mythic Windowmaker skin are nice, there's some notable changes coming to heroes such as Sombra.
Here's what we know.
Overwatch 2 Sombra Changes: Rework, Ability Changes and More
These brand new hero changes are going to once again rework the DPS hero slightly, as there are some major changes coming to Sombra's kit.
Blizzard has noted these changes here, but players can also view them below.
Sombra
Hack
- No longer ends Stealth but does reveal Sombra.
- Hacked ability lockout effect duration reduced from 1.5 to 1.0 seconds (EMP duration unchanged).
- BOB hacked stun duration reduced from 10 to 3 seconds.
Stealth
- No longer passive and now activates by using Translocator.
- Now has a 5 second duration.
- Added stealth timer around the reticle and removed ability icon.
- Taking damage now reveals Sombra for 1 second instead of ending stealth.
Translocator
- Cooldown increased from 5 to 7 seconds.
EMP
- Ultimate cost increased 12%.
Opportunist
- The Opportunist passive has been added back in.
- Increases Sombra’s weapon damage versus hacked targets by 20%.
- See critically injured enemies through walls.
Developer Comments: This is a significant change to Sombra’s playstyle in the hopes of making her more interactive for the opposing team and shifting some of her power from the utility of Stealth and Hack into increased lethality.
Stealth having a limited duration less than the Translocator cooldown is intended to create brief windows of vulnerability. It still enables Sombra to cross through dangerous areas unseen, but to really hang around in the enemy backline will require moving from cover-to-cover similar to other flanking heroes. No longer having the stealth movement speed removed upon taking damage also enhances its usefulness as an escape tool.
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